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Vitrolite slabs in varying sizes are‘‘set’’ over any wall 

surfacing by means of a patented elastic cement that 

clings to the wall. This cement adjusts itself to settling, 
shrinkage or expansion, and absorbs shocks. 


ITROLITE is a material fire-fused from those minerals 

that form nature’s hardest rock. It is manufactured in 
pure white, jet black, and colors, in slabs ranging in size up- 
wards to 40x 84, and in thickness from 7% to 1 inch. These 
slabs are used for wall finishing and industrial material, and 
for tops of tables and other fixtures. 


Vitrolite appeals to every one because of its obvious 
cleanliness. Its perfectly smooth surtace is impossible to stain 
even with inorganic acids. There is nothing about it to hold 
odors or breed bacteria. It is easy to clean and keep clean; in 
fact, the stroke of a damp cloth is all that 1s ever necessary. 


Unlike other materials used for structural surfacing, it 
will always remain in its perfect condition, never crazing or 
discoloring. It is fireproof, and although as hard as flint, will 
not crack if quickly heated or chilled. 


The Vitrolite Company organized sales and 


installation organizations 
all over the world. These agencies are comprised of factory-trained work- 
men who understand the material and handle it without waste or experi- 
ment. Each organization has its own shop where Vitrolite is cut and 
ground to fit. The whole country is within a short distance of some one 
such construction company and will be quickly and expertly served by it. 


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Walls, ceiling, base, window trim—all smooth, hard Vitrolite—impervious to dirt and germ—capable of complete 


sterilization. Such surroundings are cautious surgery’s just dessert and exact sctence’s requirement. 


TODAY’S HOSPITALS MUST BE BEAUTIFUL 
—light and clean 


HE new building about to be erected 

must be constructed with those points in 
mind—the old ones must be “put in order”’ 
or meet with disfavor. For the medical pro- 
fession knows, now, the importance of sani- 
tation, the relation of cheerful surroundings 
to sickness and convalescence, and the bene- 
fits of sunlight. 
Health—and there all things are expected 
to be scientifically correct. 


Hospitals are Temples of 


There is very little need to call these facts 
to the attention of those interested in hos- 
pital management or construction. Such is 
not the mission of this booklet. Our purposes, 
to come to the point, to disclose the fact that 
abiding beauty, cleanliness and light are now 
easily, quickly and inexpensively available to 
every hospital—old or new. We mean, to be 
explicit, that dark corridors can be made 
bright and cheerful, operating rooms light 


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Baths anywhere should look clean and be clean. 


In hospitals that 1s especially true. 


tioned with Vitrolite, fulfill the most fastidious demands. 


and clean, dining rooms and kitchens spot- 
less—to a degree once unknown, and in such 
a manner that the new light, cleanliness and 
beauty endure through years and years. 
These facts are important—but vastly more 
important is the fact that with them may be 
secured surface sanitation that satisfies the 
most exacting demands of sanitary science. 
It is all due to the development of Vitro- 
lite. Vitrolite is now being used in hospitals 
the world over. The finest hospitals being 
built have Vitrolite specified. Old hospitals 
everywhere are being rejuvenated with Vit- 


rolite. Physicians—especially surgeons — 
emphatically endorse its use. Architects 
recognize it as the ideal medium for hospital 
interiors. 

In hospitals Vitrolite is the ideal wall 


paneling for the following reasons :— 


1. Its hard, non-absorbent surface defies 
moisture, dirt, germ and acid—does 
not stain. 


2. Itsglistening whiteness distributes light, 
brightening every nook and corner. 


3. Being made in large slabs, the number 


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ae are maintained here—by a dado of Vitrolite in rather large slabs. 


of seams, or joints, necessary is mini- over old walls. The elasticity of this 
mized. Seams and joints are the col- cement takes care of settling, shrinkage 
lecting points for dust, dirt and germs. or expansion, and absorbs shock. Vit- 
rolite is easily set in this cement, and 
easily removed in case re-modeling or 
additions are contemplated. 


The mere stroke of a damp cloth 
cleanses Vitrolite. Disinfectants do 
not stain or yellow’ it. Here, then, 
is abiding cleanliness without cleaning 6. The sanitary value of a material is the 
drudgery. sanitary value of its entire surface; 
Vitrolite is therefore scientifically cor- 


Vitrolite is set in a patented e/astic 
rect for hospital use. 


cement that clings tenaciously to plaster, 
tile, or any common wall material. There is no up-keep cost with Vitrolite 
Vitrolite can, therefore, be set right —no repairing, painting or varnishing. 


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Walls finished in white Vitrolite, table tops to match. The acme of cleanliness bringing also to any hospital dining 
room a note of cheerful brightness that contributes substantially to the morals of the hospital force. 


Vitrolite is, as has been stated, very widely 
used in hospitals—and for a variety of pur- 
poses. In general, however, it is preferred for 
operating rooms, corridors, toilets and baths, 
dining rooms and kitchens, and for tables, 
counters and shelves throughout the build- 
ing. In the case of new hospitals it is gen- 
erally specified by the architect—but trustees 
or directors reading this pamphlet should 
make sure that the architect planning their 
hospital is familiar with Vitrolite. The best 
plan is either to give him this booklet or 
write us to send him a copy. 


The use of Vitrolite in corridors needs no 
explanation. Its broad, glistening white sur- 
faces are generous with sunlight, giving it to 
nooks and corners that would otherwise be 
dark and cheerless. 

In operating rooms the overwhelming 
preference for Vitrolite is, of course, based 
chiefly on its sanitary merits.  Vitrolite 
paneled, the entire wall is capable of quick 
and complete disinfection. 

Vitrolite is chosen for dining rooms and 
kitchens in hospitals for the same reasons 
that have put it in the thousands and 


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The moment one enters this hospital, sparkling white walls of Vitrolite proclaim its scrupulous cleanliness and assure 
one of good hospital methods. 


thousands of cleanly restaurants the world 
over. Its snowy white speaks cleanliness; 
that cleanliness is an actual fact, and it re- 
quires no arduous scrubbing or other wash- 
ing to maintain it. Even the grease and 
smoke and fumes of kitchens do not harm it; 
the mere stroke of a damp cloth keeps it 
always white and shining. 

The qualities described above account, 
likewise, for the extensive use of Vitrolite 
tables throughout the hospitals, in dining 
rooms and in kitchens; and in the latter 


Vitrolite counters for tray service are also 


popular. Vitrolite shelves are desirable in 
practically every part of the hospital. 

It may now be readily understood that 
there is no material so well adapted to bath- 
rooms and toilets as is Vitrolite. In fact, one 
of its greatest uses is for toilet partitions. 
In this connection, it may not be amiss to 
mention our patented “‘screwless-boltless”’ 
system for supporting toilet partitions. This 
system is, in itself, a strong commendation 
of the use of Vitrolite. We should be glad to 
send detailed drawings and complete infor- 


mation on request. 


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A surgeon’s office with white Vitrolite walls—obviously the laboratory of one who observes the strictest rules of sanita- 
tion. Such a silent message commends occupant and assures the patient. 


Heretofore we have spoken only of “pure 
white” Vitrolite. It should also be known 
that Vitrolite is, when desired, embellished 
with color designs. Thus operating-room san- 
itation may be brought to ward and private 
room without loss of decorative qualities. 
Vitrolite is also made in glistening black, 
which is immensely popular for some uses. 
We cannot conclude without at least mention 
of the fact that Vitrolite is in wide and 
ever-increasing use in the offices of physi- 
cians, dentists and oculists, everywhere. 

We want you to know Vitrolite. Herein we 


have attempted to tell you something of its 
nature, its advantages and its uses. But now 
we should like to have you send for a sample 
and learn how Vitrolite can be installed in 


your hospital or office. We have organized 


specially trained construction companies in 
the principal cities of the world; fully 
equipped with stock and machinery to under- 
take contracts for Vitrolite of any size in 
either new or old buildings. 

A word from you to our headquarters will 
bring a practical man to estimate your re- 
quirements. 


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A dentist’s office in white Vitrolite, in addition to its advantages for cleanly appearance and actual cleanliness, 
Vitrolite’s quality for high diffusion of light greatly facilitates dental practice. 


The Vitrolite Company supply complete 
tables, topped with Vitrolite. These are 
widely used in all dining rooms of many 
hospitals and are in harmony with the 
most sanitary surroundings. 

Vitrolite tables in nurses’ dining rooms, in 
addition to providing a pleasant, cheerful 
eating place and facilitating cleanliness up- 
keep, havea fine effect upon the morale of the 
nursing force and inspire greater attention to 
cleanliness in all tasks. In hospital kitchens, 
Vitrolite tables are almost necessary ad- 
juncts to sanitary methods, and provide un- 
usually fine working surfaces for the mixing 


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of doughs, slicing of breads and meats, and 
countless other kitchen tasks. 

The smooth faced Vitrolite will not be 
scarred by knives or utensils, and may be 
quickly wiped clean after any use. 

Tops for dressers, night tables and stands 
in wards and private rooms are other useful 
hospital items of Vitrolite. Vitrolite shelves 
find a use in practically all parts of the hos- 
pital. They consist of a slab of-white or 
black Vitrolite with complete bracket fix- 
tures. 

Another interesting use of Vitrolite (in 
thinner slabs) is for tray bottoms. 


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‘Tgemont Hospital..... Marietta, Ohio Fairview Hospital. .... Minneapolis, Minn. 
Gigy Plospitali) .. . 2.0% Parkersburg, W. Va. — Barlow Sanitarium. ...Los Angeles, Calif. 
3 Toledo State Hospital. . Toledo, Ohio St. Antonio Hospital...Gary, Ind. 
Lakewood Hospital. ...Cleveland, Ohio American Hospital..... Chicago, Illinois 
oe See. City blospitaly «....... Massillon, Ohio Standard Oil Co. Hosp. Whiting, Ind. 
Bt Miller Hospital....... SeePaul, Minn: Jersey ‘City sHospital. a JerscyeCmyeN oe 
’ Fitel’Fespitaiie:’. | 2... Minneapolis, Minn. St: Agnes Hospitalas ae Philadelphia, Pa. 
State Hospitals woe... Mitchell, S. D. Rush#Hospital Sanaa Philadelphia, Pa. 
3 Strlaikes Hospital... ot.,Paul, Minn. Eagleville Sanatorium. .Eagleville, Pa. 
Institute for Feeble-minded Children. . Beatrice, Neb. 
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1 *: Vitrohte Produets Co. 22. ad. DO Dees NV LaGgisoris ots arde.4s oe elena ee Baltimore, Md. 
Watrolite Constmiction. Co. ashe Die Pearl sS tee ken Ose taint Nee Boston, Mass. 
Witrolite ProductsiCoan 2.5 & TOO: Elk Stee tetas tected. 5 ce ee Buffalo, N. Y. 
Vigrolite*Praducts: Cove +2). Ll PROVtOR GO EY brs Oia oy cs ae ae Chicago, Ill. 
Vitrolite Construction Co...... St Eiaimmong tt ove ad. chet ae Cincinnati, O. 
WVitrolite Tt roducts Coa... 2... 21 Mi ain 3 thew, Beate ace ee ee Cincinnati, O. 
Vitrolite Construction Co...... 29094 Detrort Aver stat Wee ee Cleveland, O. 
Vitrolite Construction Co...... 850 (Nigh sS tise Penpals ws eee Columbus, O. 
Vitrolite Construction Co...... 82 0F CommencesSise se seek oie ee Dallas, Texas 
Witcolite radiuctseC@ i.) oe ebe DDO TE CUS CHW tA ss ote oo Ua eee Denver, Colo. 
Vitrolite Construction Co...... AQW His Hoth tenon tert aes tee Detroit, Mich. 
Vitrolite Conseruction’@o...... . BPA eRe Wie. Vaal ims akee (soo ae Los Angeles, Calit. 
VatoolitevProducts| Core. 2... A0./ Board tened wage Ait ferratatsen Stone New Orleans, La. 
Vitcolnces Products Cor a, 4k 7; Bostans lec meer eee ek enh Tulsa, Okla. 
Vitrolite Products'Go...)..4.. 7 .: 87 St. Peteriot. .) uae aCe oo.) Montrealeeannade 
Witrolite Rroducts@o.,.W%%.. ... 519 Federal Reserve Bank Bldg. ... Omaha, Nebr. 
WitroliterProductsiCo.) . Ai: 12 7S \Ghestmut-o tyes bee tr eee Philadelphia, Pa. 
Vitrolite Construction Co...... 909 Federalist... ote (ae Pittsburgh, Pa. 
* Vitrolite Construction Co...... 00: Grand eAtye® Oe, i eeeul Keeteme Portland, Oregon 
Vitrolite; Products Go... YF. oy LZ WetSalemsA Vici aoa) cua Roanoke, Va. | 
Vitrolite Construction Co...... 1492 (Misbronied ts 2 seer es ee San Francisco, Calif. 
Vitrolite Construction Co...... 574 Westlake Ave SRA ye. Seattle, Washington 
VitrolitesConstruction Goss... - 360. Vorthimgtonis Gees ee tee Springfield, Mass. 
Maitrolite Products: Go...) <2) x... 320: Chamberof: Gommercée. 5... St. Louis, Mo. 
Vitrolite Construction Co...... 223] ela NU SRMANC = Abe e > anugnaee: St. Paul, Minn. 
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